Wilmore currently serves as Senior Black Correspondent on The Daily Show.

According to the network, he will provide "a distinct point of view and comedic take on the day's news from a perspective largely missing in the current late-night landscape".

The Minority Report, which will be produced by Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions, will also feature "a diverse panel of voices currently underrepresented in comedy and television".

Wilmore said in a statement: "I'm beyond excited to have this chance to continue my relationships with Comedy Central and the brilliant Jon Stewart. I love the city of New York and promise to only wear my Laker t-shirts when I'm layering."

Comedy Central president Michele Ganeless added: "We are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with Jon Stewart and Busboy Productions, and are looking forward to the world getting to know Larry Wilmore even better. He's a spectacular talent in front of and behind the camera.

"The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore follows in the Comedy Central tradition - bringing new perspectives to the day's events and breaking ground in the world of late-night television."

As well as appearing on The Daily Show, Wilmore co-created The Bernie Mac Show and wrote for The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and The Jamie Foxx Show. He also consulted on NBC's The Office.